One of the Worst Recruiting Strategies

I have a few pet peeves about recruiting for Children’s Ministry but one that ranks up at the top of the list is when leaders say they need to “fill holes”. Every time I hear that, I get chills up spine. Think about it. What message do you think that philosophy sends about a ministry to a prospective volunteer? I don’t serve, I just filled a hole.

I believe that the way in which a volunteer is recruited is directly related to the way that they serve. If someone is recruited by a leader who shares the vision and mission of a ministry, that volunteer’s potential is unlimited. They will have a vested interest in the ministry and are more likely to serve longer and take on more leadership roles. If someone is recruited to “fill a hole”, they will likely not even know or care about where the ministry is going and are likely to serve a much shorter time.

Let’s show potential volunteers how passionate we are about what we do and recruit them as a ministry partner, not a “hole-filler”.

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Hi! I'm Kathie - Christ-follower, wife, mom, KidMin enthusiast, and Director of Children's Ministry (Birth - Grade 5) at Central Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland. I write here to share practical tips and inspiration with KidMin leaders, volunteers and parents. Thanks for stopping by! If you like what you see, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss a post!